US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson10 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Marine Corps receives its first science and tech lab designationThe Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years.By Todd South3 months ago
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quicklyThe House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner4 months ago
Army scientists work on drug to counter WWII bioweapon used by SovietsAntibiotic treatments do exist but rising resistance levels are pushing researchers for stronger solutions.By Todd South4 months ago
OpinionThe Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among female troopsThe White House initiative on Women’s Health Research provides an opportunity to improve health and performance outcomes for women in the military.By Katherine Kuzminski5 months ago
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growthThe 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenanceResearch teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.By Hope Hodge Seck7 months ago
OpinionThe ABCs of the military’s highly classified Area 51You’re not allowed to visit the part of Nevada known as Area 51, but that's because the top-secret facility has to do with spy planes, not space aliens.By Christopher Nichols, The Ohio State University9 months ago
Seven questions with Gen. Rainey, head of US Army Futures CommandGen. James Rainey plans to spend the next two years finalizing key decisions on the Army’s formational design for the 2040s.By Jen Judson9 months ago